Trudeau announces federal government is advancing with high-speed rail project.
ALTOTRAIN.CA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the federal government is moving forward with a high-speed rail network connecting Quebec City and Toronto. The new rail system, named Alto, will be a major development in Canada’s transportation infrastructure. MONTREAL – On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed that the federal government is taking […]
HHCA forecast highlights significant upcoming regional public projects.
At the recent Hamilton-Halton Construction Association (HHCA) 2025 Construction Forecast conference, held on January 30, discussions focused on the promising pipeline of regional public infrastructure projects, despite ongoing trade tensions and the looming threat of tariffs from the Trump administration. One of the key highlights from the conference was the update on the Woodward wastewater […]
Agri-food initiatives are at the forefront of HOPA’s development plans for 2025.
The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) is set to make significant investments in infrastructure this year to support major expansion projects, particularly in the agri-food sector, at Hamilton Harbour. One of the key projects includes Parrish & Heimbecker, a company leasing property at Pier 10, which is investing $125 million to expand its flour mill in […]
Three firms have been shortlisted for the Stevenson Memorial Hospital project.
The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Redevelopment Project is a significant undertaking aimed at transforming and expanding the existing healthcare facility in Alliston, Ontario. This ambitious project is designed to revitalize the hospital’s infrastructure, ensuring it is equipped to meet the growing needs of the community and deliver high-quality healthcare services for years to come. At the […]
London’s surgical center set for expansion.
The Nazem Kadir Surgical Centre at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is set to undergo significant expansion, with funding from the provincial government to enhance its surgical capabilities and patient care services. This expansion will include the addition of four new operating rooms, bringing the total number of operating rooms to six, significantly increasing the […]
The first phase of Windsor’s $15.4 million civic esplanade is nearly finished.
The first phase of Windsor’s Civic Esplanade, known as City Hall Square, is rapidly nearing completion, with plans for an opening in time to host summer events. This development is set to create a dynamic, year-round public space, designed to serve as a vibrant hub for the community. Stretching over a kilometre, the esplanade connects […]
The U.K. government supports the controversial addition of a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport.
LONDON — The U.K. government has officially endorsed the construction of a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport, as announced by Treasury chief Rachel Reeves. In a speech aimed at reassuring the business sector of the new Labour government’s commitment to economic revitalization, Reeves emphasized that expanding Heathrow’s capacity is critical for the country’s long-term […]
OPG Approved to Pursue $1B Contracts for Steam Generators
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has received approval from the Province of Ontario to move forward with contracts valued at over $1 billion in collaboration with BWXT Canada. These contracts are crucial for the refurbishment of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and for the development of the first small modular reactor (SMR) in the G7, located […]
Nova Scotia’s highways, bridges, and ferry services are set to benefit from increased funding.
The Government of Nova Scotia has unveiled its five-year highway improvement plan, allocating over $500 million for 2025-26 to fund major highway projects, repaving, bridge replacements, and infrastructure maintenance. The plan highlights two new significant projects: the Port Hastings intersection in Inverness County and the addition of passing lanes between exits 18 and 19 (Lake […]
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) have been released for the design of the central and eastern segments of the Bradford Bypass.
The Ontario government has issued two requests for proposals (RFPs) aimed at completing the detailed design work for the central and eastern sections of the Bradford Bypass. These proposals cover the stretch of road running from Simcoe County Road 4 in the west to Highway 404 in the east. The scope of work for these […]